Re: DS argument list for i/o vs. listing the arguments at the i/o statement -- RPG400-L

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Subject: Re: DS argument list for i/o vs. listing the arguments at the i/o statement
From: Brian Parkins <goodprophet.bp@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:42:02 +0100
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A very good counter-counter point!

Brian.

On 18/08/2021 21:10, Jon Paris wrote:

And to counter Brian's counter ... <grin>

Using the DS often forces you to copy the data into the DS elements. Using a list of key fields does not require this making it easier to use a key from multiple sources without copying. Also it permits the use of constants, literals, and anything else that a CONST parameter construct can handle - so just all round more flexible.

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